Precinct 81: Four dead, hundreds hurt. Same streets, same story.

Nov 21 - A 49-year-old man was struck while crossing Van Buren Street outside a crosswalk. The sedan driver was making a left turn and failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Van Buren Street was making a left turn when it struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, alongside pedestrian confusion or error. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes the driver's failure to maintain attention during the maneuver. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the risks posed to pedestrians crossing mid-block.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 19 - A rear-end crash on Hancock Street in Brooklyn left two men with neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were traveling west when the sedan struck the SUV’s rear. Both occupants suffered shock and moderate neck trauma, restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:44 on Hancock Street in Brooklyn. Two vehicles, a 2021 sedan and a 2023 SUV, were both traveling westbound. The sedan impacted the center back end of the SUV, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver and the SUV front passenger both sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and were reported to be in shock. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both injured occupants, with no explicit driver errors cited. The collision’s point of impact and damage patterns indicate a rear-end collision scenario, highlighting the dangers of close vehicle following and impact forces on vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 19 - A scooter driver was violently ejected and suffered severe leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The vehicle was demolished on impact. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the critical driver error behind the crash.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Broadway near Arion Place in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM. The scooter, traveling north and going straight ahead, was demolished upon impact. The driver sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error that led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash involved a scooter and another vehicle, a Honda SUV, traveling east. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which caused the violent ejection and serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772725 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 14 - A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries at a Brooklyn intersection. The truck driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, striking the pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Hancock Street and Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 3:30 PM when a 2012 Chevrolet truck, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck her. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but was not listed as a contributing factor to the crash. She sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate. The truck showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely low-speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to maintain attention led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772361 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 9 - A 57-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Broadway in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, resulting in abrasions and upper leg injuries to the cyclist, who was wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:54 p.m. A 57-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a northbound SUV that was parked prior to the crash. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily on the bicyclist. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his distraction led to the serious injury of the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 2 - A sedan hit a 67-year-old woman riding an e-bike on Ralph Ave. She was ejected, left with abrasions and leg injuries. The crash tore up the e-bike’s front. The sedan’s bumper took the blow.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a 67-year-old female e-bike rider on Ralph Ave in Brooklyn at 19:47. The impact ejected the rider, leaving her with abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, driven by a licensed man from New Jersey, struck the e-bike’s center front end with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are cited. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. The e-bike’s front was damaged. The sedan’s bumper was dented. The rider was conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 2 - A 46-year-old man suffered facial injuries and shock after being struck by an SUV while crossing Macon Street with the signal. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bleeding and injured at the intersection in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Macon Street and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:31 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a northbound 2018 Ford SUV. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly before the crash, which was initially parked. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. Vehicle damage was reported as none, underscoring the severity of the pedestrian’s injuries despite minimal vehicle impact damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769910 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 2 - Taxi hit a parked SUV on Greene Avenue. Two passengers inside suffered neck and back injuries. Both left in shock. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Metal and bodies broke in Brooklyn night.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Greene Avenue struck the left rear bumper of a parked Jeep SUV. The crash happened after the taxi driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, as cited in the report: 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Two passengers in the taxi, a 28-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman, suffered neck and back injuries. Both were restrained and reported in shock. The SUV was empty. The impact damaged the taxi's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768252 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - Two sedans crashed at Malcolm X Blvd and Fulton St. The female driver of one sedan suffered head injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved a right turn and a straight movement, with unspecified driver errors cited.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Malcolm X Blvd near Fulton St at 3:33 p.m. One vehicle was making a right turn while the other was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The female driver of the straight-moving sedan, age 29, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver, indicating possible driver errors but does not specify exact violations such as failure to yield. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused visible damage to the front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 25 - SUV struck e-bike on Greene Avenue. Both e-bike driver and passenger thrown, injured in legs and feet. Police cite driver inexperience. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, an SUV and an e-bike collided on Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver and a passenger, both young men, were ejected and suffered injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet. Both were conscious at the scene. The SUV driver was licensed; the e-bike driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when driver errors and inexperience intersect on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766578 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 19 - E-bike and e-scooter collided head-on on Stuyvesant Avenue. A 15-year-old e-bike rider was thrown, left bloodied and in shock. No driver errors listed. Motorized chaos, one young rider hurt.

According to the police report, an e-bike and an e-scooter crashed front-to-front while both traveled south on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The 15-year-old male e-bike driver was partially ejected and suffered facial abrasions, with injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any explicit driver errors. The e-bike rider was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The e-scooter sustained no damage. The crash left the teen in shock, underscoring the risks when motorized personal vehicles collide and the system fails to prevent harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 14 - Two passengers ejected and injured in a collision involving a pick-up truck and sedan on Greene Avenue. Police cite improper passing and lane usage as key factors. Both victims suffered whiplash and neck injuries, highlighting driver errors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash on Greene Avenue involved a pick-up truck and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely." Two occupants, a 22-year-old driver and a 17-year-old rear passenger, were ejected from their vehicle and sustained injuries including whiplash and neck trauma. The report explicitly notes driver errors related to improper lane usage and passing maneuvers. The 22-year-old driver suffered back injuries and was conscious after the crash. The 17-year-old passenger was also conscious but injured. No mention is made of victim fault or behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision caused center front and back end damage to the vehicles, underscoring the impact severity. This incident highlights systemic dangers posed by improper passing and lane use on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - A moped slammed into a stopped SUV on Broadway. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, flew headfirst onto cold pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, skull broken, night air biting. The street bore witness to another brutal impact.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Broadway struck the rear of a stopped SUV. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. The report states he was 'ejected' and found 'incoherent' with severe head bleeding, his skull broken on the pavement. The crash occurred at 1:30 a.m. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the moped rider. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The police narrative describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, the night cold against his broken skull.' The data highlights driver inattention and unsafe following distance as key factors in this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762921 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 10 - A 49-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inattention, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was left in shock at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Stuyvesant Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:02. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a southbound 2004 Ford SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the part of the vehicle operator. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 9 - Two passengers suffered upper arm injuries in a Brooklyn rear-end crash. A sedan traveling south struck a stopped vehicle, causing abrasions and shoulder trauma. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:37 AM near 890 Broadway in Brooklyn. A southbound sedan driven by a licensed female driver from Colorado struck the rear of a stopped vehicle. The impact involved two sedans and resulted in injuries to two female passengers, aged 12 and 38, both seated in the rear of one of the vehicles. Both passengers sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries but were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Vehicle damage was minimal, with the striking sedan showing damage to its right front bumper. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in traffic and its toll on vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762300 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 8 - A moped driver suffered elbow abrasions after a left-turn collision on Halsey Street. The crash involved driver distraction and permit status. The impact damaged the moped’s front center, highlighting risks from inattention and unlicensed operation.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:20 on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male operating with a permit, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The driver was injured, suffering abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped was occupied solely by the driver, who was not using any safety equipment. The collision involved another unspecified vehicle traveling eastbound going straight ahead, which also sustained front-end damage. The data underscores driver errors, specifically inattention and distraction, as key causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 7 - A 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with shoulder and upper arm contusions in a Brooklyn crash. The collision involved driver inattention and distraction, causing impact to the bike’s center back end and serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, was riding southbound when the collision happened. The report states the contributing factors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" repeated twice, indicating significant driver error. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises. The bike suffered damage to its center back end, and the point of impact was the same. The other vehicle involved is unspecified but had damage to its right front bumper. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and inattention on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 25 - A sedan traveling west on Gates Avenue struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, according to police.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Gates Avenue collided with a 38-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was riding or walking along the highway with traffic when the vehicle’s right front bumper struck him, ejecting him from the point of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted but driver distraction remains the central cause. The sedan was going straight ahead with no occupants inside other than the driver. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761129 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 24 - Two sedans crashed head-on on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. The crash involved disregard of traffic control, causing severe vehicle damage and bodily harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:56 on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling west and north respectively. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other, resulting in center front end damage to both cars. The driver of the Hyundai sedan, a 35-year-old male, was injured with a concussion and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of ignoring traffic controls on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 22 - A taxi and an SUV collided while both were parked on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, a 50-year-old man, was found incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:18. Both vehicles, a 2024 Chevrolet taxi and a 2020 Alfa SUV, were parked prior to the crash. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the taxi and the left front bumper of the SUV. The taxi driver, a 50-year-old male occupant, was not ejected but was found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. There are no indications of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The driver’s incoherence and alcohol involvement highlight serious driver errors leading to this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758037 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19